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24/01/2025

🎊 EXTENDED: Auckland’s Lunar New Year Karaoke Challenge 2025 🎤

📣 We’ve been overwhelmed by the community’s interest in our upcoming Lunar New Year celebration. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, we’re extending applications until SUNDAY, 26th January, 9PM.

Find more event and application info below:

Celebrate cultural diversity through music at two of Auckland’s iconic venues!
• February 1st - Live Battles at Lorne Street
• February 9th - All finals to grand finale at Aotea Square

Prize Pool:
• First Place: $800
• Second Place: $600
• Third Place: $400
• Wildcard Prizes: $200/$100
• Participation Prize for all live performers!

Submit your application via the link listed on the image slide 🔗

This event is proudly supported by Auckland Council and the City Centre Targeted Rate

24/01/2025

📣 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11.59pm TONIGHT! It's your last day to submit for the Lunar New Year Karaoke Challenge 2025 📣

Sign up now and wow the crowds of Auckland with your karaoke magic - and win some awesome prizes along the way! 🎶

🔗 Fill the application form via the link on the first slide, or by scanning the QR code in the 2nd image! Chosen participants will be notified on 27th January.

Your song starts on… ✨🏆

🗓️ Date: February 1st
🕔 Time: 12 - 3 pm
📍 Venue: Khartoum Place, Auckland CBD

The music continues with Quarterfinals, Semi-finals, and Finals on February 9th at Aotea Square. Let’s make this Lunar New Year unforgettable! 🎶

And did we mention prizes? 🤩
1st: $800
2nd: $600
3rd: $400
Wildcard: $200 / $100

Consolations: $50 (All live participants guaranteed a prize!)

Got a friend who sings K-Pop in secret? Or an Auntie who belts Chinese Ballads? Get them to join and cheer them on for a chance to be in the top 16 battling it out LIVE on the 1st!

This event is supported by Auckland Council and the City Centre Targeted Rate.

20/01/2025

✨ Another peek at the Karaoke and music performances from last year’s Lunar New Year in the Square! All the Final rounds for 2025’s karaoke competition will be at the square again too 😉

What like you see? Claim the spotlight in our Karaoke finals at Aotea square and win some $ prizes while you’re at it! Apply to the competition via our signup form in Linktree in bio. 🔗

📣 Applications CLOSE 11.59pm 24th January! Chosen participants will be notified 27th January.

05/02/2024

📣 By popular demand we have decided to extend the Karaoke Challenge application deadline to the 9th Feb, 12pm. Get amongst it fam! 🎤

Auckland! 🌟 Are you ready to claim the title of the city’s very first Lunar New Year Karaoke Champion? It’s time to celebrate, sing your heart out, and make your mark on the city’s biggest musical showdown! 🎤🏆

Join us for an unforgettable Karaoke Extravaganza:

🗓️ Date: February 14th
🕔 Time: 5 pm - 9 pm
📍 Venue: Khartoum Place, Auckland CBD

The excitement continues with the Quarterfinals, Semi-finals and Finals on February 25th at Aotea Square. Be there to witness the top talents compete for the ultimate title! 🌟🎤 Let’s make this Lunar New Year celebration truly extraordinary. 🚀🎶

So, ready to shine on stage? 🌟 Fill out our Karaoke Competition application form in our bio and secure your spot among the top 16 applicants who will battle it out LIVE at Khartoum Place on the 14th! Got a friend who jams their favourite Asian ballad in private? Get ‘em to join! And don’t forget grandma with the golden voice - she could be our hidden gem!

🔗 Find out more details and access the application form here: http://squaresumsco.qrd.by/karaokechallenge 🔗

First Prize: $1,088 NZ
Second Prize: $788 NZ
Third Prize: $398 NZ
WIldcard Prizes: $368/268/168 NZ

This event is supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.

03/02/2024

🤩 You’ll fall in love this Valentine’s Day as Lorne Street comes alive for Lunar New Year with the Midtown Street Party @ Khartoum Place! Join us for an evening where love, culture and lunar festivities intertwine.

Enjoy karaoke and live music. Hit the floor with a dance battle and a silent disco. Relax with storytelling and an art exhibition. There’s something tasty for everyone!

Where: Te Hā o Hine Place / 36 Lorne Street, City Centre
When: 5pm – 9pm , Wednesday, 14th February

** Key programme below! **

Lunar Karaoke Challenge Knockouts: Witness the vocal battle of Auckland’s aspiring singers in the knockout heats of the Auckland Lunar New Year Karaoke Challenge. The top 16 and wildcard entrants will showcase their talents on the 14th, competing for a place - and prizes - for the grand finale on the 25th.

Music Performances: Immerse yourself in a high-energy 45-minute set from NZ’s K-Pop sensation, Sleepwalk Skeleton. Their unique blend of J-Pop/Rock music is sure to electrify the crowd.

Dance Battle - Waack Attack: Experience the excitement of the Waack Attack dance battle, a showcase of expressive dance moves and rhythmic beats. Dancers will bring their best to the floor, competing in this dynamic and vibrant dance form.

Artist Exhibition - Weilun Ha: Admire the work of award-winning Vietnamese-Chinese visual artist Wei Lun Ha. His work, rich in personal and cultural narratives, brings a unique perspective to the event. Enjoy also the curated showcase of work from Wei Lun’s students – pieces that narrate tales of identity and environment through traditional Chinese ink painting and contemporary perspectives.

Kids’ Crafts & Activities: A perfect space for families, filled with activities like coloring Lucky Cats, paper lantern painting, dragon puppet making, and more. A creative paradise for children to explore and enjoy.

Silent Disco Battle: Join our silent disco with battling DJs spinning a fusion of Pan-Asian and global hits. Dance to your chosen beat and witness the DJs’ battle for the most fans.

Bring friends, family and join in the festivities, revealing the spirit of Lunar New Year and the joy of Valentine’s Day!

29/01/2024

25/01/2024

Auckland! 🌟 Are you ready to claim the title of the city’s very first Lunar New Year Karaoke Champion? It’s time to celebrate, sing your heart out, and make your mark on the city’s biggest musical showdown! 🎤🏆 Learn more at the bottom of these captions about the prizes 🤩

Join us for an unforgettable Karaoke Extravaganza:

🗓️ Date: February 14th
🕔 Time: 5 pm - 9 pm
📍 Venue: Khartoum Place, Auckland CBD

The excitement continues with the Quarterfinals, Semi-finals and Finals on February 25th at Aotea Square. Be there to witness the top talents compete for the ultimate title! 🌟🎤 Let’s make this Lunar New Year celebration truly extraordinary. 🚀🎶

So, ready to shine on stage? 🌟 Fill out our Karaoke Competition application form in our bio and secure your spot among the top 16 applicants who will battle it out LIVE at Khartoum Place on the 14th! Got a friend who jams their favourite Asian ballad in private? Get ‘em to join! And don’t forget grandma with the golden voice - she could be our hidden gem!

🔗 Find out more details and access the application form here: http://squaresumsco.qrd.by/karaokechallenge

First Prize: $1,088 NZ
Second Prize: $788 NZ
Third Prize: $398 NZ
WIldcard Prizes: $368/268/168 NZ

This event is supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.